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DevOps Engineer salary in Cardiff

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£52,000
per year
Take-home
£3,393
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£900
per month
After rent
£2,493
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £52,000 £4,333
Income tax −£8,232 −£686
National Insurance −£3,051 −£254
Net take-home £40,717 £3,393
Rent (1-bed median) — −£900
Council tax (est.) — −£132
Transport — −£50
After rent — £2,493
Rent-to-income ratio: 27%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Cardiff

Middle 50% of DevOps Engineer earners

25th percentile
£42,000
Median
£52,000
75th percentile
£65,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in Cardiff? +
The median DevOps Engineer salary in Cardiff is £52,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £42,000 and £65,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £59,500.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a DevOps Engineer in Cardiff? +
On a gross salary of £52,000, a DevOps Engineer in Cardiff pays £8,232 in income tax and £3,051 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,393.
Can a DevOps Engineer afford to live in Cardiff? +
With take-home pay of £3,393/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £900/mo, a DevOps Engineer in Cardiff has £2,493/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 27% (comfortable). After council tax (£132/mo) and transport (£50/mo), disposable income is approximately £2,311/mo.

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